Riley Bonner

[Whispering_Jack 30,112]

With Melbourne expected to finish somewhere in the 13 to 15 range, we should be able to draft a player in the top half dozen of available picks leaving aside the academy bids and the possibility of a compensation pick (a la the James Frawley pick last year).

So why raise a player like Bonner who is being touted as a mid teens selection?

Because there is a chance that the club, having been involved in the trade deal that got us Dom Tyson and Christian Salem, could try to manufacture another one that could lead us to a player with these credentials:-

"Riley Bonner

Height: 189cm, Weight: 76kg

Club: West Adelaide

Position: Defender

If you were tracking last years draft, Riley Bonner is like Harrison Wigg, but taller. Some recruiters believe that Bonner is the best kick of the 2015 Draft Class, and its not hard to see why. Bonner hits the ball hard, flat and gets serious penetration and purchase with a variety of kicks. Hes got speed, hes got dare and dash, his lateral movements rate elite, and his sidestep through traffic coming out of the backline makes him a tantalizing prospect for a club thats looking for a chief playmaker coming out of defence. The left-footer has a raking kick, but is super-efficient on his right a very rare trait for lefties. Hes shown both at West Adelaide and at Championship level that there is scope for him to play minutes with the midfield, and with his attacking nature, he projects to be a wanted man for those in the 12-20 bracket for picks in November."

Paige Cardona ~ Paige's Draft Board

A player who is considered "the best kick of the 2015 Draft Class" and can "play minutes with the midfield" would be handy, particularly if the other player in the deal also might happen to be a midfielder.

[Mach5 4,767]

Harrison Witg. Yuk.

[Skuit 10,031]

Haven't been paying much attention to draft prospects this year. Is Riley Bonner a real person's name or something out of a Pynchon novel?

[Chelly 810]

Can play, this kid.

[Skuit 10,031]

Mumblecore adaption at its best.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

i never know who any of these players are, but ok!

[dee-tox 4,835]

Has a brother Scott Bonnar. A cut above the rest!

Edited August 11, 2015 by dee-tox

[Devil is in the Detail 883]

Got a cousin with a nick name Stiff, cant remember his real name though.

[Hulkamania Brother 52]

Got me excited about him! Also, any ideas on the player with said 'credentials' will be?

[monoccular 17,428]

With Melbourne expected to finish somewhere in the 13 to 15 range, we should be able to draft a player in the top half dozen of available picks leaving aside the academy bids and the possibility of a compensation pick (a la the James Frawley pick last year).

So why raise a player like Bonner who is being touted as a mid teens selection?

Because there is a chance that the club, having been involved in the trade deal that got us Dom Tyson and Christian Salem, could try to manufacture another one that could lead us to a player with these credentials:-

"Riley Bonner

Height: 189cm, Weight: 76kg

Club: West Adelaide

Position: Defender

If you were tracking last years draft, Riley Bonner is like Harrison Wigg, but taller. Some recruiters believe that Bonner is the best kick of the 2015 Draft Class, and its not hard to see why. Bonner hits the ball hard, flat and gets serious penetration and purchase with a variety of kicks. Hes got speed, hes got dare and dash, his lateral movements rate elite, and his sidestep through traffic coming out of the backline makes him a tantalizing prospect for a club thats looking for a chief playmaker coming out of defence. The left-footer has a raking kick, but is super-efficient on his right a very rare trait for lefties. Hes shown both at West Adelaide and at Championship level that there is scope for him to play minutes with the midfield, and with his attacking nature, he projects to be a wanted man for those in the 12-20 bracket for picks in November."

Paige Cardona ~ Paige's Draft Board

A player who is considered "the best kick of the 2015 Draft Class" and can "play minutes with the midfield" would be handy, particularly if the other player in the deal also might happen to be a midfielder.

Sounds like Hawtho n will be into him in a big way.

Looks a dent size too

Let's grab him - though will trust Taylor's superior judgement.

Haven't been paying much attention to draft prospects this year. Is Riley Bonner a real person's name or something out of a Pynchon novel?

Is he indigenous? The first indigenous Senator's name springs to mind. Edited August 12, 2015 by monoccular

[spirit of norm smith 16,457]

Bonner is a lock if available at pick 25 ish MFC 2nd round if we keep it.

But likely to be pick 15-18. Hawks, Eagles and Freo would jump at this kid.

[dieter 3,325]

Haven't been paying much attention to draft prospects this year. Is Riley Bonner a real person's name or something out of a Pynchon novel?

Pynchon who?

[dieter 3,325]

Pynchon who?

Yes, I know, Tommy...

How many people on this thread read books, do you reckon, Skuit? how many people listen to Brahms? Just a question. Just nice to see a post mentioning something cultutal insteead of the normal gutter-sniping drivel.

[daisycutter 29,616]

Yes, I know, Tommy...

How many people on this thread read books, do you reckon, Skuit? how many people listen to Brahms? Just a question. Just nice to see a post mentioning something cultutal insteead of the normal gutter-sniping drivel.

some of the most esteemed novelists in the world were good at gutter sniping drivel

.....and then there was geoffrey chaucer....

[Dr. Mubutu 852]

some of the most esteemed novelists in the world were good at gutter sniping drivel

.....and then there was geoffrey chaucer....

Who's your favourite genius: James Hird or James Joyce?

[daisycutter 29,616]

Who's your favourite genius: James Hird or James Joyce?

i'll play safe and stick with robbie

[whatwhat say what 22,755]

Who's your favourite genius: James Hird or James Joyce?

ain't social change amazing?

[mikeydemon 126]

Is he hard at the contest and competitive?

The last thing we need is another James Strauss clone

However if he is the write up looks really good. God knows we need some elite kicks in our team

Perhaps a trade along the lines of our first pick to Adelaide for their first pick and Tom Lynch?

[Mt. Dee-Maaan 608]

now the dees season is over, i expect much more talk about potential draft scenarios/prospects.. watching this kids highlights is impressive. his skillset fulfils our needs. i would be excited if the dees called his name with our first pick. up there with parish (who'll be long gone by our pick) & curnow (may still be around by our pick 6-8). also weideman would be a great get.

[Bimbo 940]

Thought someone had become excited about our number 27 instead of usual calling for him to be delisted. Must have misread title

[Brayshaw Self 847]

Seems to just be a good kick and nothing else

[Mt. Dee-Maaan 608]

yes, he looks an awesome kick. surely we need some more of these?... however, he's also composed, fast, plays with dare, has a step and would look good in a dees guernsey - along with the other south australians we have on the list..

[Uncle Fester 2,848]

That highlight reel is horrible. He turns it over or kicks to the wrong spot far more that he gets it right.

Sure, it's a couple of minutes of a whole career but if that is the best they can find...

[Hulkamania Brother 52]

Would be a perfect player for half back, hope we get him

[Whispering_Jack 30,112]

There's been some interest in Bonner but the highlights reel suggest there is a bit of an issue with his disposal. Not sure if it can be fixed.